It will be Halloween in just a little more than a week, and everyone is excited, are you? We bet your FURR-iend is excited as you!
Halloween should be fun and exciting, right? And your pet could not miss the fun!
However, just make sure that your pets are safe.
Here are 5 tips to keep your pets safe during Halloween:
Take the test
So, you have probably been thinking of a cute costume for your pet but are you sure that they are going to wear it?
What you can do is do a test. Let your pet wear something to see if they are okay with it. You also want to consider how your pets behave when thinking about their Halloween costumes.
Give reward
When you manage to let your pets wear their cute costumes (Congratulations!), give them some tasty treat so you create a positive association between wearing their cute little costumes to getting their favorite treat.
Check their comfort
Once they have their outfits on, make sure you observe whether they are comfortable with it. Check whether they can walk, run, jump, bark or meow and eat on it. It’s important that they feel comfortable.
Monitor the weather
Pets can easily overheat. So, make sure that you don’t let them wear super bulky or heavy costumes that can make them overheat faster. Monitor the weather as well. If it’s too hot then go for a simple, sheer costume. Also, make sure that you have proper ventilation in the house and that the costume is not tight around the chest area for proper airflow.
Notice body language
Yes, you can let your pets wear costumes but do not expect that they can wear them all night long. So, make sure that you notice their body language and behavior to know whether they are still comfortable or already feeling irritated and stressed. Be on the lookout for signs of discomfort such as pacing, hiding, or refusing to move.
There you go! Keep these tips in mind so your pets can enjoy Halloween.